Cyril Albert Victor SMITH was born on 13 Nov 18971,2,3 in Thayetmyo, Bengal, India1,2,3 as the second child of Edwin John SMITH3 and Edith Mary DAMERELL4. He had one sibling, namely: Dorothy Irene5. He died about Mar 19191 in Derby DBY1. He was baptized on 08 Dec 18973 in Thayetmyo, Bengal, India3. He was employed as a School errand boy6 in 19116. He lived in Netherclose Street (31), Derby DBY6 in 19116. He served in the military in 19142 (6th Reserve Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment2). His military serial number was 3237, 2409702 in 19142. He was employed as a Farm Labourer2 in 19142. He served in the military in 19177 (Private, 5th Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment2.7). His military serial number was 2409707 in 19177. married about Jun 1918 in Derby Christ Church DBY8.
Citations: 1 GRO unverified, Death record of Cyril Smith Vol 7b p987. 2 National Archives copy, WO 364 - First World War pension claims. 3 National Archives copy, Parish register transcripts from the Presidency of Bengal, British India Office births & baptisms. 4 Parish Register, Marriage record of Edwin Smith and Edith Damerell via findmypast. 5 GRO unverified, Birth record of Dorothy Smith Medway Vol 2a p648. 6 1911 England census, RG14PN20936 RG78PN1247B RD435 SD2 ED65 SN408. 7 National Archives, Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920. 8 GRO unverified, Marriage record of Cyril Smith and Lily Harrison Vol 7b p1039 also Derbyshire Registrars.
(Cyril A. V. Smith was identified and researched by Derek Hathaway)
He was baptized on 08 Dec 18973 in Thayetmyo, Bengal, India3. He was employed as a School errand boy6 in 19116. He lived in Netherclose Street (31), Derby DBY6 in 19116. He served in the military in 19142 (6th Reserve Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment2). His military serial number was 3237, 2409702 in 19142. He was employed as a Farm Labourer2 in 19142. He served in the military in 19177 (Private, 5th Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment2.7). His military serial number was 2409707 in 19177. married about Jun 1918 in Derby Christ Church DBY8.
Citations:
1 GRO unverified, Death record of Cyril Smith Vol 7b p987.
2 National Archives copy, WO 364 - First World War pension claims.
3 National Archives copy, Parish register transcripts from the Presidency of Bengal, British India Office births & baptisms.
4 Parish Register, Marriage record of Edwin Smith and Edith Damerell via findmypast.
5 GRO unverified, Birth record of Dorothy Smith Medway Vol 2a p648.
6 1911 England census, RG14PN20936 RG78PN1247B RD435 SD2 ED65 SN408.
7 National Archives, Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920.
8 GRO unverified, Marriage record of Cyril Smith and Lily Harrison Vol 7b p1039 also Derbyshire Registrars.
(Cyril A. V. Smith was identified and researched by Derek Hathaway)
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